​Ulverston Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Times & Booking Rules

Open today : 08:00 - 18:00

Do you need to book a slot before visiting the tip in Ulverston? Discover the car booking rules, opening times, and accepted waste items for Ulverston Household Waste Recycling Centre, proudly managed by westmorland and furness council in Cumbria.

No Car Booking Needed
Van Permit Required Official Website

Location & Address

Morecambe Road, Ulverston
Ulverston, Cumbria
LA12 9BL

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01229 581 687
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

  • monday 08:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 18:00
  • friday 08:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Winter Hours

  • monday 08:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 18:00
  • friday 08:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open on all bank holidays, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Car batteries
  • Household batteries
  • cans and tins
  • cardboard
  • chemicals such as weedkiller, paint stripper, oil based paints - on arrival report to the site staff with these items
  • clothes and textiles
  • fluorescent tubes
  • fridges and freezers
  • furniture such as wooden furniture, mattresses, carpets and rugs
  • garden waste
  • gas bottles
  • general household waste
  • glass bottles and jars
  • hardcore and rubble
  • large appliances such as washing machines and ovens
  • newspapers and magazines
  • emulsion paint and dry empty metal paint cans, oil based paints need to be reported to staff and stored with chemicals
  • plastics such as household bottles, tubs and food trays
  • scrap metal
  • small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, vacuum cleaners, battery operated toys
  • TV's and monitors
  • tyres - up to 4 per visit
  • used engine oil
  • wood and timber
  • upholstered domestic seating such as sofas and armchairs, sofa beds and futons, kitchen and dining room chairs, stools, home office chairs, bean bags, floor and sofa cushions. If you're bringing damaged or dismantled items, please cover or tape any areas of exposed foam or we may stop you from disposing of them
  • Computer items
  • Walking aids

Rejected Items

  • asbestos
  • plasterboard/Gypsum products
  • trade waste
  • clinical waste
  • acetylene
  • boat flares
  • car air bags
  • fireworks

Can I drop a fridge off at this location?

Unfortunately, fridge recycling is not offered here.

Can I put a mattress in the recycling?

No, please do not bring mattresses to this facility.

Can I bring an unwanted couch for recycling?

Yes, bringing a settee is completely fine.

What to know before visiting Ulverston Tip

1Traveling to the Depot and Surrounding Areas

You will discover this Waste Tip down on Morecambe Road, neatly tucked away near the town's historic canal foot. It is just a brief detour from the main A590 route, sitting practically adjacent to the large Booths supermarket, making it very convenient to tie in with your weekly shop.

2Establishing Your Local Status

The barrier staff have a duty to ensure that out-of-towners aren't abusing the amenities. Presenting a formal document with your postcode, such as a recent broadband bill or your current photo ID, will guarantee you immediate entry.

3Sorting the Paperwork for Large Loads

Attempting to enter with an unmarked van, a pick-up, or a twin-axle towing setup requires formal clearance. Ensure you have submitted an application via the municipal website and received your confirmation email before you even load the first bag.

4Total Ban on Enterprise Materials

This amenity caters strictly to residential patrons dealing with everyday household clutter. If the attendants suspect you are offloading rubble or timber from a professional contracting job, they will deny you access on the spot.

5Keeping Safe and Well-Organized

Take a few minutes at home to bundle your cardboard and bag your garden trimmings separately. Once parked in the marked bays, use the pedestrian paths, avoid running, and request a hand from the staff if you are struggling with a heavy mattress or appliance.

6Forbidden Substances and Materials

For the protection of the environment and the workforce, toxic elements like liquid paint, pressurized oxygen tanks, and asbestos fragments are completely outlawed from the general bins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to drop off waste?
No, you can just turn up.
Are normal opening hours applied on bank holidays?
Yes, we are open to the public on bank holidays.
Can I drive a van into the recycling centre?
Yes, we are equipped to handle vans and trailers.
Is DIY construction waste allowed?
Yes, we take rubble, hardcore, and DIY waste.

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